Ethiopian Airlines (ET) took delivery of its first Boeing 777 freighter, becoming the first 777F to be operated by an African carrier.

Embraer opened two manufacturing centers in the Portuguese cities of Évora; Embraer Metálicas and Embraer Compósitos.

Russia’s Yakutia Airline (R3) will take delivery of its first Bombardier Q400 in early November.

Finnair (AY) has selected the International Aero Engines (IAE) V2533-A5 engine for its fleet of five new extended-range Airbus A321s.

Current and former US FAA officials and members of Congress said the country has made progress toward transitioning to the satellite-based NextGen ATC system, but key challenges remain—including convincing airlines to make necessary investments.

ANA Group has placed an order for 11 additional Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft.

Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings (AAWW) will operate two Boeing 747-8 freighters for DHL Express under an ACMI agreement beginning in the fourth quarter.

SAS Group’s Wideroe (WF) has approved the acquisition of three Bombardier Dash 8-Q400s from SAS.